_____ Refers to the Practice of Targeting Suspects on the Basis

question 37

Multiple Choice

_____ refers to the practice of targeting suspects on the basis of race.

• A)Status offense
• B)Racial profiling
• C)Delinquent offense
• D)Racial justice

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Definitions:

Sampling Bias

A systematic error that occurs when the sample is not representative of the population from which it is drawn, potentially distorting study findings.

Inferential Statistics

A branch of statistics that allows one to make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample of data taken from that population and analyzed through the use of statistical tests.

Generalizability

The extent to which findings from a study can be applied or extended to broader contexts outside the specific study conditions.

Research Study

A systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.